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Formlabs

3D Print Optimization Engineer

Formlabs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team.

Join Formlabs

if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

The Print Optimization Team takes on the challenge of optimizing the intersection of hardware, software, and materials to deliver industry leading print performance. We strive to make our SLA & SLS product line print parts as quickly, reliably, easily, accurately, and beautifully as possible. We are a collaborative team with a diverse background, passionate about pushing the boundaries of print performance across our product lines.

As a 3D Print Optimization Engineer you will be continuously using your problem‑solving skills to drive improved performance. We are customer‑focused, and the first step of tackling the problem is understanding what the performance boost we are trying to achieve, and how many customers will benefit. Will customers be able to print parts faster? More reliably? Will they be easier to post‑process, or print more accurately?

If you’re excited about process optimization, solving multi‑disciplinary challenges, and bringing to market the best print performance possible, we want you as a

3D Print Optimization Engineer!

Responsibilities

Push the capabilities of our SLA & SLS 3D printing platforms

Drive root cause analysis, considering mechanics, fluid dynamics, software, chemistry, optics, electronics, thermodynamics, and customer behavior

Design efficient experiments that tease out underlying behavior in a complicated system of variables

Tackle multi‑disciplinary problems

Develop and commercialize solutions that make a real and immediate impact on customer print performance

Candidate Profile

Are focused on the customer

Have a strong sense of ownership with great attention to detail

Are hands‑on and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem

Work autonomously and learn new skills to tackle objectives

B.S., M.S., or PhD in any science/engineering discipline (all are welcome)

Bonus

Coding experience, ideally Python

Experience in computer‑aided design (CAD)

Understand material properties and characterization

Participated in the release of a new product

Our Perks & Benefits

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors

Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Tenure‑based paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible out‑of‑office plan – take time when you need it

Ample on‑site parking & pre‑tax commuter benefits

Healthy on‑site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats

Regular sponsored professional development opportunities

Many opt‑in culture events across our diverse community

And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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